X-A7vs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Z7 II
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
- You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
- You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £7,999 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 100.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 3.3fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 895g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Hasselblad XCD | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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